respiratory

Question 1

respiration

Answer 1

cellular process that releases energy from nutrients

Question 2

inspiration

Answer 2

breathing/ inhalation

Question 3

expiration

Answer 3

expulsion of air from lungs

Question 4

respiratory cycle

Answer 4

inspiration followed by an expiration

Question 5

vital capacity

Answer 5

maximum amount of air after taking the deepest breath possible

Question 6

hemoglobin

Answer 6

oxygen carrying pigment in red blood cells

Question 7

coughing

Answer 7

involves taking a deep breath, closing the glottis, and forcing air upward from the lungs against the closure- the glottis suddenly opens and air is forced upward from the LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT

Question 8

sneeze

Answer 8

clears the UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT and is caused by mild irritations in the lining of the nasal cavity- when this happens, the glottis opens and the opening of the pharynx and oral cavity is closed

Question 9

laugh

Answer 9

one takes a breath and releases it in a series of short expiration

Question 10

hiccup

Answer 10

caused by a sudden inspiration due to a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm while the glottis is closed

Question 11

yawn

Answer 11

has to do something w the bod and is contagious

Question 12

bronchitis

Answer 12

inflammation of the inner lining of the bronchial tube

Question 13

hyperventalation

Answer 13

rapid breathing

Question 14

pneumoconiosis

Answer 14

disease of the lungs that comes from inhalation of dust, characterized by inflammation, coughing, and fibrosis

Question 15

sinusitis

Answer 15

inflammation of the tissue surrounding sinus

Question 16

tracheotomy

Answer 16

surgical opening in the trachea which allows access to the breathing tube

Question 17

emphysema

Answer 17

condition where air sacs are damaged and large causing breathlessness